Procurement Officer at Arion Energy Services

We are looking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join our team of professionals.

Job Description:

• Review, compare, analyse, and seek approval for products of tender to be purchased.
• Monitor the progress of issued requests until they are transformed into POs and issued to suppliers
• Monitor the progress of active transactions and conduct service quality assessments at the end of each contract.
• Develop bid proposals for contracts source for prospective suppliers
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
• Prepare budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality.
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to department originating requests.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Expedite all shipments and deliveries and ensure that waybills, delivery notes, etc. are tracked and proof of delivery to end client received.
• Efficiently plan logistics for purchased items from suppliers to clients, or vessels ensuring that goods are delivered in safe and undamaged condition.
• Identify and evaluate clearing and forwarding agents, door to door logistics providers for company use, and periodically carry out a re-evaluation of their services against industry benchmarks
• May be required to physically visit markets, vendors, and stores to purchase goods.
• Handle all aspects of material logistics, including liaising with clearing and forwarding agents for internal and external procurement services.
• Handle all importation, customs, and clearing documentation, including identifying applicable product HS Codes, duty rates, processing of Form M, SONCAP certificates, and other clearing documentation.

Qualification Requirements

• Degree or ND in Marine Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline. Being a member of a professional body is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years post NYSC relevant work experience in marine/energy/oil and gas servicing industry.

Key Attributes & Skills

• Experienced in sourcing of related marine, energy, oil and gas equipment
• Good technical knowledge and hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Problem solving skills and ability to troubleshoot systems and identify problems
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms), import & export procedures and documentation, as well as good understanding of processing of SONCAP, Form M and good clearing practices for both air and sea freight.
• Good network of contacts with logistics service providers.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail